Goals

Three Things

VAR IS NOT THAT FAR: That might be what Portland coach Caleb Porter is telling himself after the Timbers had a goal called back for what was ruled as offside, even though replays appear to show the Fanendo Adi was onside when he received a square ball from Diego Chara after Tyler Deric whiffed on an attempted clearance. It is a goal that would have put the Timbers in front, 3-1, in the 55th minute.

NEARLY THE 50-50 CLUB: Diego Valeri continues his torrid pace with a goal and an assist against Houston, moving closer to the 50-goal and 50-career assist mark in his MLS career. His first-half goal, the sixth all-time against Houston, was his 48th career goal. He then picked up his 50th career assist on Sebastian Blanco’s goal. Javier Morales was the last player to reach the 50-50 mark in April, becoming the 17th in league history to do so.

HOME (STILL) SWEET HOME: The Dynamo remain one of four MLS teams without a home loss. In fact, they only trailed for the second time at BBVA Compass Stadium, but they rallied to beat the Red Bulls, 4-1, on April 1. The other undefeated teams at home are Toronto FC (7-0-3), Chicago Fire (9-0-1) and Sporting Kansas City (6-0-4)